University of Louisiana at Monroe President Nick Bruno had plenty of positive comments to kick off the start of the fall semester from financial stability, new renovation and construction projects and goals to bring more students to the university and keep them there.

Bruno's fall address to faculty and staff was a stark contrast from previous years when ULM had to scrape for money during year after year of state budget cuts.

Total projected revenue for 2014-15 fiscal year is $71 million. A large portion of funding comes from students, with an estimated $6 for every $10 provided by students.

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University of Louisiana at Monroe President Nick Bruno gives the State of the University Address in ULM's Brown Auditorium Friday morning. Bruno discussed the upcoming academic year, the institution's successes and the 2014-15 fiecal budget.(Photo: EMERALD MCINTYRE/ THE NEWS-STAR EMERALD MCINTYRE/ THE NEWS-STAR)

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